The Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 might not be supported by the latest Google updates, but you can still use custom ROMs in order to get the latest Android 4.4.4 firmware on your device.

This new build from Paranoid Android is based on AOSP Android 4.4.4 KitKat and it packs the same AOSP KitKat features as in stock ROMs as well as some additional PA-based functions that you can learn more about at their Google+ web page.

If you want to successfully install the brand new custom ROM on your smartphone then you will first require to take a look at the preparation info below:

use this guide only with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250.
– don’t try to update any other Android device with the files that you will find in this post.
– check your device’s model number under Settings> About Phone.

for this guide to work you will need to have a rooted Galaxy Nexus.
– also, your Galaxy Nexus has to feature a custom Recovery such as CWM or TWRP.

in the tutorial you will find two extra steps: one to create a NANDROID ROM backup and another to apply the Factory Reset.
– do not skip this steps when you reach them.

How to flash Paranoid Android 4.4 Final ROM for Samsung Galaxy Nexus:

Copy these zip files to your phone’s internal sdcard.
– after the files are transferred you can disconnect the device from PC.
– if you’ve downloaded the files directly to your phone, then you can ignore this step.

Power off the Galaxy Nexus now.

Boot your phone in Recovery Mode.

First you need to create a full NANDROID ROM Backup:
– CWM: select ‘backup and restore’, name the file and confirm.
– TWRP: press Backup, swipe to confirm.